The Team
The Occupational Therapy Service includes over 90 team members consisting of occupational therapists and assistants, play specialists, diversional therapists, carpenter, and administration officers. We work across acute, sub-acute and community settings, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, the largest teaching Hospital in Tasmania. We pride ourselves on a positive team culture, building connections to nurture a healthy workplace, well-being and belonging. We strive to continually learn and grow as we deliver high-quality, person-centred and occupational-focused services.
The Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to provide clinical leadership within a dynamic surgical inpatient service. As the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapy - Surgical Stream, you will drive excellence in patient-centred care, lead quality improvement and service development initiatives, support workforce capability through education and mentoring, and promote evidence-informed practice and research translation. Working closely with the Occupational Therapy Leadership Team and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide advanced clinical expertise, influence models of care, contribute to policy and procedure development, and support the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient occupational therapy services for patients with complex surgical and acute care needs.
You will need
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Excellent leadership, change management, communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills with a demonstrated high level of conceptual and analytical skills and a proven ability to be influential and credible to a range of professional people and consumers to effectively lead change.
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Extensive and current clinical knowledge, skills and experience as a practicing Occupational Therapist in the relevant clinical area/s with the ability to provide authoritative technical and policy advice and develop, implement and evaluate policies, procedures and guidelines.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 44 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 8 October 2027.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$131,122 to $138,984 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement.
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $135,445 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
- Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Occupational Board of Australia
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Postgraduate studies in Occupational Therapy, Public Health, health service leadership or research experience.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Leah Reid
Deputy Manager Occupational Therapy
0400 877 619
leah.reid@ths.tas.gov.au
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